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Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz will both have a cameo role in international versions of the upcoming Disney feature film Lightyear.

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F1 returns to Monaco for the traditional jewel in the crown of the calendar after weeks of speculation regarding the future of the event. More »

Lewis Hamilton has revealed how his Spanish Grand Prix comeback helped overcome the difficulties he has faced since the controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi GP last year. More »

Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle believes that the radio message from Sir Lewis Hamilton after his incident with Kevin Magnussen epitomised how he is feeling with the W13 at present. Having started the Spanish Grand Prix P6, Hamilton found... More »

Aston Martin's sidepods have been the centre of attention in F1 Red Bull is currently conducting an investigation into whether a departing staff member may have stolen intellectual property from the world championship-winning Formula 1 team. It’s... More »

Riding the bumps and kerbs in Monaco will be key Opinion among drivers is that, while they may be able to follow more closely, visibility and a handling the bumps will prove difficult at this weekend’s Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. All-new... More »

Mercedes has denied Lewis Hamilton illegally touched Sergio Perez's rear wing in parc fermé after the Spanish Grand Prix. More »

Charles Leclerc has picked which one of the classic Ferrari cars he has driven was his favourite after he hopped in the cars of Ferrari legends Gilles Villeneuve and Niki Lauda. Being a Ferrari driver comes with the added perk of having access to... More »

For a few years, Fernando Alonso had the Triple Crown in his sights. In the meantime, however, the Spaniard is no longer sure if and when he will go for the still missing victory in the Indy 500. The Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hours of Le Mans... More »

Mercedes' Toto Wolff believes his team's deficit to the front has been halved after their Spanish Grand Prix updates. Toto Wolff reckons a 2022 title bid isn't out of the question for Mercedes, following a much more competitive Spanish Grand Prix.... More »

At the recent Spanish Grand Prix, which was won by Max Verstappen, many teams introduced their first large upgrades package of the season. However, whilst most have caused no problems, one team has created uproar throughout the paddock. Aston... More »

In the early stages of the Spanish Grand Prix, especially after Max Verstappen went off track and ended up behind George Russell, Christian Horner thought a victory was out of the question. It seemed that way, too, until Charles Leclerc 's Ferrari... More »

Luis Santamaria, the boss of the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona, has apologised to fans who endured a chaotic experience at the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend. In the soaring Spanish heat, spectators were being forced to stand around in... More »

Charles Leclerc's retirement from the Spanish Grand Prix was caused by a failure of the turbo and MGU-H say Ferrari More »

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown sympathises with Daniel Ricciardo’s struggles at present, but insists that he wants to see him competing more frequently with Lando Norris. Ricciardo has only scored points on two occasions this season, including the... More »

Daniil Kvyat has developed a somewhat questionable reputation during his Formula One career, which once earned him the nickname "torpedo". He lived up to that name on Tuesday night, when he tackled Stefano Domenicali during a charity... More »

Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel does not believe that the AMR22 is in any way “controversial” after suggestions that they had stolen Red Bull’s design philosophy. Aston Martin introduced a B-spec car to the Spanish Grand Prix last weekend... More »

Mattia Binotto thinks people should not get too carried away by Mercedes ' recovery at the Spanish Grand Prix, as the German racing stable is still far behind its rivals in terms of pace. Ferrari came with a big update in Barcelona, but didn't... More »

Renault CEO Luca de Meo says that Alpine have a responsibility to “protect” Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon and Oscar Piastri amid speculation over the Spaniard’s future. Alonso will turn 41 later this year having entered his 20th season... More »

George Russell believes that the rule forcing teams to run junior drivers for two practice sessions during the season is of little benefit for driver or team. George Russell has said that it's slightly unfair that drivers are being put in a... More »

Sir Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes F1 Team will be wondering what could've been had the seven-time World Champion not been involved in an opening lap collision which dropped the Brit to nineteenth. Hamilton, who started sixth, was the only driver... More »

Mercedes' was lauded for its turnaround performance in Spain, but Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto insists the Brackley squad's car is still far behind its frontrunning rivals. Mercedes significantly benefitted from its upgrade package in Barcelona,... More »

Aston Martin were the hot topic of conversation during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, as their updated AMR22 bore a striking resemblance to Red Bull's RB18. Aston Martin turned up with a very different-looking AMR22 for the Spanish Grand Prix at... More »

Lewis Hamilton has revealed a Mercedes experiment on George Russell's car during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend that he felt worked against him. More »

Up until lap 27 of the Spanish Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc had dominated the entire weekend. The Monegasque driver was in imperious form across Friday, Saturday and Sunday. His sudden engine failure though at the Circuit de... More »

Pedro de la Rosa says he finds it “unbelievable” that Alpine are dragging their heels over Fernando Alonso’s future with the team. Luca de Meo, the Renault CEO, was interviewed on the grid by TV channel DAZN at the Spanish Grand Prix. Among... More »

Article To news overview © XPB Lewis Hamilton has branded reports that he would not welcome a return for Michael Masi as Race Director as "inaccurate" as he added: "I've not given it any thought." A report by the Daily Mail... More »

A video has emerged of Sir Lewis Hamilton walking behind the Red Bull after the Spanish Grand Prix and getting very close to the rear wing, although it is unclear whether or not he touched it. Hamilton recovered to fifth in Barcelona last weekend... More »

F1 returns to its jewel in the crown for the Monaco Grand Prix with home hero Charles Leclerc hoping to wipe away the disappointment of his Spanish retirement. More »

Article To news overview © RN365/Michael Potts Ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle says Lewis Hamilton's admission that he wanted to retire from the Spanish Grand Prix was an alarming indication of the Briton's apathy so far this season. After contact... More »

Lewis Hamilton ran very close to Sergio Perez's car during the Spanish Grand Prix. According to Mercedes, the Briton did not hit the Red Bull Racing car, but on the images below this is debatable. It is not for the first time that Parc Fermé is... More »

Fernando Alonso says he would be open to taking a seat at a front-running team next season – even if it meant going up against an established ‘number one' driver. Alonso's contract with Alpine expires at the end of this season and talks... More »

Christian Horner can remember the first day he started working with Max Verstappen like yesterday. Just before the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing decided to swap Daniil Kvjat for the Dutchman, which proved to be a great success. Horner... More »

A photo of Lewis Hamilton appearing to be seizing the rear wing of Sergio Perez's Red Bull after last Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix has caused some unfounded speculation. The picture which went viral on the internet show Hamilton and physio Angela... More »

A video clip appears to dispel any suggestion that Lewis Hamilton was handling the rear wing of Sergio Perez’s car after the Spanish Grand Prix. A picture has been published that looks to have been taken some time after the race at Barcelona in... More »

Ferrari has confirmed the cause of the problem that meant Charles Leclerc was forced to retire from the Spanish Grand Prix whilst heading for an almost certain win. Having led the field into the opening corner, the Monegasque's efforts to shake off... More »

The F1 world is rich with news from one day to the next, on and off the grid. More »

May 24Red Bull and Ferrari have denied that Mercedes is now nipping at their heels in 2022. After struggling badly at the start of the all-new ‘ground effect' era, George Russell was on the podium in Barcelona and Toto Wolff thinks Lewis... More »

Zak Brown has further strained relations within the McLaren team. The McLaren CEO has indicated to Sky Sports that the team is disappointed with the performance of Daniel Ricciardo. McLaren is disappointed At the beginning of 2021, he was brought... More »

Charles Leclerc suddenly fell silent on the Barcelona circuit yesterday. The Ferrari driver was leading the Spanish Grand Prix, but suddenly lost all his power. Leclerc's engine was immediately sent to Maranello on Sunday and there they quickly... More »

The sheer number of slow out-lap violations in Barcelona means the stewards are likely to toughen their stance, a report has claimed. As reported by The Race, 18 drivers created a combined 55 cases of failing to respect the delta time set for... More »

Valtteri Bottas is to hold talks with Alfa Romeo over why he was unable to try and take the fastest lap bonus point at the Spanish Grand Prix. More »

Article To news overview © XPB Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has questioned the progress Mercedes claim to have made following their Spanish Grand Prix performance. George Russell placed on the podium at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, while... More »

Fernando Alonso has said he would be open to taking a seat at a front-running team next season, even if it means going up against an established ‘number one' driver. Alonso's contract with Alpine expires at the end of the season and talks are... More »

Fernando Alonso doubled his 2022 points tally at the Spanish Grand Prix, after an excellent recovery drive saw the Spaniard finish ninth at his home event. After a disappointing qualifying, Alonso opted to start from the back of the grid to allow... More »

Article To news overview © XPB Ferrari have discovered the cause of Charles Leclerc's power unit problems at the Spanish Grand Prix. Leclerc was forced to retire from a commanding lead during Sunday's 66-lap race. His DNF left the door open for... More »

Sebastian Vettel was robbed in Barcelona after the Spanish Grand Prix, with thieves taking a bag belonging to the four-time world champion.

With Max Verstappen overtaking Charles Leclerc in the championship and Mercedes showing signs of a resurgence, F1 could be set for a three-team title fight.